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With Valentine’s Day just a couple of weeks away, here’s your reminder that your loved one deserves some delicious candy! Fortunately, Austin has some incredible candy stores where you can get a little crazy and live out your “kid in a candy store” days again. These are the best candy stores all over Austin, where you can treat yourself, or the person you’re simpin’ over, this Valentine’s Day.
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Big Top Candy Shop is easily one of the best candy stores in town! The whole place is decked out like a circus — and full of nostalgia. When you’re done shopping their massive selection of both new and retro candies from across the globe, enjoy an Italian soda or ice cream float made using their fully-functioning old-fashioned soda machine!
Yummi Joy
409 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Yummi Joy is Austin’s beloved toy store Toy Joy’s candy shop counterpart. The shop boasts homemade fudge, old-school candies galore, milkshakes, novelty sodas, and — for those needing a pick-me-up — espresso. Stop in and enjoy their delightful desserts!
Austin Gourmet Popcorn
13343 Highway 183 North, Suite 250, Austin, TX 78750
If you’re craving popcorn, there is no better place than Austin Gourmet Popcorn. They have an astonishing variety of over 60 different flavors of popcorn from savory to sweet — and even a little spicy. There’s something for everyone of all ages to enjoy, and if popcorn isn’t enough, there’s plenty of candy to choose from.
IT’Suga
3210 Esperanza Crossing Space 116, Austin, TX 78758
IT’Sugar is definitely the trendiest candy shop in Austin, there’s always new and interesting treats to try out, but they’re best known for their spectacular selection of giant candy. We’re talking giant Reese’s, giant Hershey’s bars, giant gummy bears, and more! And if getting to eat all that candy isn’t enough — they also have some adorable candy-shaped plushies.
Carnival Candy
6550 Comanche Trail #217, Austin, TX 78732
Carnival Candy is fun for the whole family! Located on Lake Travis, there’s a lovely deck overlooking the water to relax on, enjoy a classic ice cream, and sort through your candy-haul. They have all the retro candies you could hope for, plus bulk selection for maximum variety!
Lammes Candies
5330 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
A family-owned business, Lammes Candies has been making various confectionaries right here in Austin since 1885! They’re famous for their Texas Chewie Pecan Praline (it really is amazing), but they also have chocolates, caramels, taffy, mints, and loads more incredible sweet treats.
